A new
satellite imaging concept proposed by University of Leicester - led team could significantly reduce search areas for missing boats and planes.
Not exact matches
A space scientist at the University of Leicester, in collaboration with the New Zealand Defence Technology Agency and DMC International
Imaging, has been trialling a
concept for using
satellite imagery to significantly improve the chances of locating ships and planes, such as the missing Malaysian flight MH370, lost at sea.
The team is now testing the
concept, working on the automated detection of vessels within imagery provided from the NigeriaSat 2 and UK - DMC2
satellites by DMC International
Imaging, and in cooperation with the New Zealand Defence Technology Agency, with the ultimate goal to develop a practical system based on the
concept.